Ubulu Africa
Ubulu Africa aims to drive organizational growth and enhance their relevance. We partner with industry leaders to create successful ventures. <br><br> Ubulu Africa, is dedicated to making a profound impact through its Digital for Development Programs. Our mission is to foster growth, innovation, and positive change by providing cutting-edge solutions that harness the full potential of digital technology. <br><br> We equip founders with a competitive advantage <br> At Ubulu Africa, <mark>we partner as co-founders with like-minded entrepreneurs, and we provide financial resources, infrastructure, a vast and dedicated team of highly skilled and specialized professionals, as well as our focus, know-how, energy, and entrepreneurial drive in order to travel the journey from inception to scaling-up.</mark> <br> <br> - Brand & Product Design <br> - Marketing & Communication <br> - Product-Market-Fit <br> - Capital <br> - Finance <br> - Legal <br> - Go-to-Market & Sales <br> - HR & Talent <br><br> Incubator & Accelerator Programs<br> At Ubulu Africa, we don't just talk about growth, innovation, and go-to-market strategies; we make them happen. Our proven framework is the bedrock upon which we build new ventures and drive businesses towards unmatched success. <br><br> PITCH2WIN <br> Pitch2Win stands as a dynamic startup pitching program and competition dedicated to empowering promising founders throughout Africa. Selected innovators gain an exclusive chance to showcase their ideas before a discerning panel of investors. Pitch2Win serves as a continuous bridge, linking visionary founders with potential investors, facilitating growth, collaboration, and promising investment opportunities. Winners stand to secure funding of up to $10,000 without sacrificing equity, coupled with invaluable mentorship from industry experts. <br><br> NOGTECH <br> The NOGTECH Hackathon is a program that drives local collaboration in the oil and gas tech revolution, fostering innovative solutions for industry challenges. It offers seed funding, mentorship, and incubation to selected ideas, creating employment opportunities and addressing pressing issues in the sector
Yeesal Agri Hub
At Yeesal Agri Hub, we are committed to transforming the agricultural landscape by providing tailored and innovative solutions for entrepreneurs in the sector. First hub in West Africa specializing in support and innovation in the verticals of agribusiness, agritech and the green economy with a team made up of 60% women and whose average age does not exceed 30 years. Since 2017 we aim to create a space for sharing and stimulating the creation of innovative projects led by young people and women, and thus support the emergence of future African unicorns in these sectors. <br><br> As a key player in supporting the agricultural sector, Yeesal Agri Hub offers a range of innovative programs to drive the growth and success of agricultural businesses.<br><br> Discover our tailor-made pathways:<br> Digital Development Bootcamp (DDB):<br> <mark>An intensive 6-15 day program designed to refine and develop the basic digital skills of both literate and non-literate targets with an optional post-activity follow-up offer to validate acquired skills. Here we focus on the integration of the digitalization process in target SMEs according to their level of maturity and organizational psychology.</mark> <br><br> Business Development Bootcamp (BDB):<br> An intensive program designed to refine and develop your business strategies through interactive workshops and strategic thinking sessions. We deliver them in groups of 15 to 20 beneficiaries with a fairly equivalent level of maturity of their companies. <br><br> Detection of High Potential Companies:<br> Our expertise allows us to identify and select companies in our target sectors with strong growth and innovation potential either via: Our bootcamp participants database and recommendations from our partners The Hive which is the portfolio of the best champions of our programs that we have been establishing since 2021 <br><br> Business Development Support:<br> Benefit from expert mentoring, specific technical support, and assistance in developing strategic partnerships to propel your business. <br><br> Investment Readiness Support:<br> Prepare your company to attract and effectively manage investments with our specialized training in preparation for the mobilization of financial and non-financial resources and post-investment management.
Yison Tech Hub
Yison Tech Hub is a Ghanaian based non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting tech innovation for rapid prototyping of ideas budding local innovations impact, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), start-ups support and promoting youth entrepreneurship as a way of addressing critical social economic and development challenges, we achieve this by providing Training, Incubation, and Mentoring. <mark>We welcome talent, ideas and also champion the use of mobile and web technology for Social Impact.</mark> <br><br> SERVICES <br>- Co-working space <br>- Event Space <br>- Business Incubation <br>- Training <br>- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene(WASH) <br>- Funding Database
NITDA
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) was created in April 2001 to implement the Nigerian Information Technology Policy and co-ordinate general IT development in the country. <br><br> <mark> NITDA had identified that there is a clear lack of adequate skilled manpower that will drive local content development and industrialization in the country.</mark> <br><br> To address and reduce those inhibiting factors, the use of IT Hubs to foster the further development of all sectors has become imperative. To achieve this and also support the primary responsibility of the agency which is regulation and promote the development of the IT sector, it established IT Hubs in strategic locations across the country. This is also seen as another strategic effort to attract and support stakeholders who are industry players toward the promotion of IT for industrialization. Through capacity development programmes at the centres, the country will overcome the shortage of skilled manpower and address the poor business and investment climate which increasingly hamper the growth of the IT sector. <br><br> Through the Hub, NITDA tends to provide the right enabling environment by putting in place, a combination of high quality infrastructure, support services. It is expected that the host communities and environs will leverage on the facilities available at the centres and create a full value chain across the IT sector ecosystem. <br><br> The Hubs are fully equipped with both networking and computing devices to support the complete state of the art Printed Circuit Boards (PBC) production machines. The centres are expected to develop competency for local production of PCB devices and other downstream components of the IT goods. <br><br> Through the use of the IT Hubs, Nigeria is poised to achieve some of the followings among others: <br> - Diversification of the nation’s economy through local production of IT tools and services. <br> - <mark> Development of strategic thrusts where Technology, Finance, and Human Resources, are going to be harnessed to create an enabling environment for the potential development of microelectronics, Software applications, and Entrepreneurship.</mark> <br> - Create a means of creating a stronger bond between Government, Academia and the private sector by focusing on the development of local talent through research and business ideation and promotion. <br> - To establish a well Structured IT Hub that will operate along the full IT value chain, from ideation to commercialization, and will be well positioned to help fulfill the expanding economic missions of the country. <br> - Each Hub will serve as a regional Hub for next-generation IT research and incubation projects, and will also capture value by commercializing IT products and services. <br> - As a long term objective, the Hub will create self-sustaining ecosystems that will expedite the development of an indigenous IT industry and help <br> - Nigeria transform herself into a knowledge-based society. <br> - Create a local supply for the IT Sector to meet the increasing demand for IT goods and services from both the public and private sectors. <br> - Generate a steady stream of suitably skilled graduates for companies in the IT Hub to meet the expected high demand for skilled manpower.
TECHFARM Hub
TECHFARM Hub is a Pan-African Enterprenurship, Innovation and Business Development Hub driven by Change Makers who are passionate promoting disruptive knowledge, skills, technologies, and resources to support next generation savvy Entrepreneurs, Agripreneurs, Innovators and Startups to upscale life changing innovative solutions for productivity and profitability. <p></p> <mark>We promote decent work and economic development to end poverty, accelerate technological tools and innovation for productivity in Agri-Tech, Agribusiness and Smart Agriculture across Ghana and Africa. We provide our youth-oriented member-based change makers with essential business development, Eureka Maker Space, SINI Creative Space, Co-working and training space, vibrant events and networking space. </mark> <p></p> Our Vision<br> Building a dynamic market-driven entrepreneurship and innovative tech savvy ecosystem of change makers for productivity and profitability across Ghana and Africa. Our Mission Statement <br>1. To apply innovative programs towards building a strong entrepreneurship eco-system to enable young entrepreneurs, techies and change makers enhance their entrepreneurship and agripreneurship skills, and access relevant information to generate, develop and up-scale innovative solutions for profitability. <br>2. To connect young entrepreneurs, agripreneurs, startups and change makers to seed funding and investment matchmaking resources. <br>3. To become a supportive change makers platform where innovative tech minds can produce solutions and tools useful to promote Agri-Tech, Smart Agriculture and Agribusiness growth in Ghana and Africa. <br>4. To promote and accelerate technology driven life–long learning and digital literacy training opportunities for young change makers and innovators to acquire hands-on skills and satisfy the increasing market demand for techies and tech savvy professionals. <br>5. To partner key ecosystem stakeholders using interactive and vibrant advocacy and professional networking events.
UWAT (Unlocking Women and Technology)
An initiative of Ispace, Ghana to equip women with Coding, Business Management, Professional Networking, and Pitching Skills and access to Funding to kick start their businesses. <p></p> What we do <br> <mark>Tech development <br> This course has been designed to help participants transform their business ideas into viable products such as websites and apps. Students at the end of this class will <br> - Gain Programming skill <br> - Website design skill </mark> <p></p> Business Development <br> This course has been designed to help participants transform their passion and ideas into a viable business. The course will explore and apply relevant business models and concepts intended to help students “think outside the box”. Students will be challenged to explore different activities as a starting point for entrepreneurial success.
Dansyn
Dansyn Innovation Social Organization (Dansyn ISO) is one of Dansyn’s line of businesses with the objective of providing business development support to the youth who want to grow their businesses but cannot procure professional services from profit-oriented organizations. Dansyn ISO is an NPO (non-profit organization) which is aimed at supporting youth entrepreneurship and IT capabilities in the Upper East Region and beyond. <p></p> The company sprang out of Dansyn Ghana Ltd which is also into business development support and consultancy but operates as a company limited by shares. Dansyn ISO operates as a company limited by guarantee—non-profit organization. <p></p> Dansyn ISO is a business hub located in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region that <mark>specializes in training and skill development in information technology (IT) and entrepreneurship with the objective of making impact on the community in which we operate while enhancing the economic and social status of the people.</mark> <p></p> Dansyn ISO being an NPO is aimed at providing growth support initiatives through training, business incubation and acceleration. Our main focus is the youth and women start-ups and SMEs
Clean Tech Hub
Clean Tech Hub is a pioneering hybrid hub for the research, development, demonstration and incubation of clean energy ideas, technologies, and resources for clean energy organizations and environment and climate friendly initiatives across Africa. <p></p> The hub provides strategic and invaluable support to idea and early stage energy entrepreneurs to help prove the viability of their businesses and access funding. With this, we aim to build a pipeline of Nigeria off-grid energy businesses which provide solutions to Africa’s biggest challenges. We provide funding and access to funding. <p></p> <mark>Clean Tech Hub’s Incubation Program <br> Clean Tech Hub’s Incubation program focuses on idea and early stage energy entrepreneurs and provides them with the support needed to prove the viability of their businesses. The Hub recently launched the 3rd cohort of her early-stage incubation program for clean energy enterprises. Interested applicants can apply.</mark> <p></p> Climate Fintech Program <br> Clean Tech Hub in partnership with New Energy Nexus launched a climate fintech program with the aim to catalyze climate finance for green development and promote the application of financial technology for decarbonization in Africa. In the first series of events, the focus will be on creating awareness, securing relevant partnerships, and fostering collaborations that will support and enable Nigeria’s nascent climate fintech sector to thrive. <p></p> Clean Tech Hub Startup Accelerator Program <br> Clean Tech Hub Startups Accelerator Program aims to build a pipeline of innovative clean energy and climate-smart enterprises in Nigeria and across Sub-Saharan Africa. This program is designed to nurture and support viable, scalable and investment-ready businesses by providing access to resources, business training, mentoring, funding and access to funding opportunities. <p></p> Energy Access Bootcamps <br> Clean Tech Hub organises regular “Energy Access Bootcamps” and has so far impacted over 500 students across Nigerian universities. The purpose of the bootcamps for Nigerian students in their penultimate year across tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, is to teach them about renewable energy and climate change; how to build a career and start a business in the sector.
Roar Nigeria Hub
Roar Nigeria Hub is a community that provides professional support to technology enabled startups, researchers, entrepreneurs and SME’s. Her programs are designed to develop a new generation of innovators and creators that will provide local technology based solutions with a global perspective <p></p> Roar Nigeria is hosted within University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) and is the 1st full-fledged university embedded technology Hub in West Africa, with a student population of nearly 40,000 and 12 institutions of higher learning within an hour drive from Enugu City. <p></p> <mark>The Hub is a hotbed of ideas, invention and market induced solutions created with the concept of a triple helix (An interaction between Academia, Industry and Government) and hosted in a serene environment with researchers, students, industry and government within a stone throw distance.</mark>
Plus Innovation Hub
Plus Innovation Hub is a community of vibrant startups and tech enthusiasts in Lagos. We offer services like Annual Incubation Programme, Code Camp, Digital Skills Training, Hack SDG, Business Clinics and Masterclasses for startups, as well as organize tech meetups for incubatees. We are a founding member of ISN Nigeria. <p></p> <mark>We offer startup incubation and acceleration services, access to market, mentors and money (investors) and also provides state of the art facilities such 247 electricity, fast internet, meeting rooms, training halls, coffee corner, game lounge, shared or private office in a great ambiance with plans to open in other locations within the country.</mark>
The CANs Park
We're West Africa's first eco-friendly tech hub. We provide amazing work spaces, support government agencies, individuals and organisations working towards social development. We are using new technology to accelerate the impact of local & international initiatives in Africa. <mark>We are committed to building an Africa where young people are empowered to become leaders who through innovation will create a lasting impact on the African continent. </mark> <p></p> Our deep understanding of the African space and modern technology as well as our network of impact investors, consultants and government agencies help us deliver the best technical support. <p></p> Our ethos of environmental sustainability and innovation drives our services. The Cans is an eco-friendly approach to designing spaces where people do creative work. We are leading by example to show that we can build great companies while sustaining the environment. Beyond infrastructure, our processes are done to minimize carbon prints on the world.
Thescathcompanies
Thescathcompanies is a hybrid VC firm that is powering early stage seed funding & advisory for founders, building innovative startups that are solving real problems within northern Nigeria & globally <p></p> 1. Accelerator is a feature by THESCATHCOMPANIES which helps mentor, seed-fund and build some of Africa’s promising businesses & startups who are turning Africa’s biggest challenges into global business opportunities. <p></p> <mark>We help mentor, seed-fund and build some of Northern Nigeria & Africa’s promising startups who are turning Africa’s biggest challenges into global business opportunities.</mark> <p></p> Join our portfolio of companies transforming Africa’s future we’re early believers for the smartest & most ambitious new generation of founders, backing them by writing those first cheques of an average of $50,000 for a minimum of 7.5% equity ownership. <p></p> 2. OFFICES is a feature by THESCATHCOMPANIES that <mark>provides a conducive state of the art co-working space, seminar space, board room, private office, library & creative space for bookings by individuals, startups, businesses and companies</mark> on an hourly, daily, weekly, monthly & annual subscription. <p></p> 3. Code to startup (CTS) is a feature by TSC that <mark>offers paid & free certified tech courses, which helps you learn tech related skills & gain possible placement in global organizations looking to hire.</mark>
Bayelsa Tech Hub
The Bayelsa Tech Hub, is a technology and enterprise development establishment providing a wide range of support services such as Co-work spaces, Incubation, Training’s and Robotics to help the Bayelsa community build livelihood through technology, innovation and diverse enterprises. We are a people centered community focused on growing talent, sustaining businesses and developing human capital in Bayelsa State and beyond. <p></p> Established in November 2019 as a CSR project of the Bank of Industry, the Bayelsa Tech Hub is cited in the capital city; Yenagoa, as the go-to establishment for tech innovations. Through her Programs and Initiatives, the Hub exists to support the growth of Indigenous Startups, Up and coming tech entrepreneurs, SMEs, Local Tech Communities and other stakeholders. <p></p> <mark>The Bayelsa Tech Hub is positioned for the future to be a recognized center for research and development in key sectors of our economy. For this purpose, the Facility houses a laboratory for robotics, drone technology, artificial intelligence, game development and coding programs.</mark> <p></p> The Bayelsa Tech Hub is powered by Bank of Industry (BoI) and managed by Vatebra Tech Hub. <p></p> Incubator/Accelerator <br> <mark>Our incubator/accelerator program is for start-ups and budding entrepreneurs with genius tech-driven business ideas. We provide business mentorship and infrastructural support (office spaces) that will help the entrepreneurs scale. Through our incubation programs, we provide Incubation for Startups with Minimum Viable Products annually, and help them through a series of enterprise training, finance and technical support to get to Product Market Fit.</mark> <p></p> Training<br> We offer tech training as short courses, intermediary courses and professional curricular courses. Our courses cut across Programming, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Use of Microsoft Office Suite and other tech-related training’s. We also offer non-tech training in areas of entrepreneurship and business management. We provide Tech and Enterprise Development training’s to foster human capital development in Bayelsa State. Our training’s are targeted at building Tech skills among Young people while providing enterprise support for Business Owners and Startups. <p></p>Robotics <br> We also have a great in-house robotics lab. Robotics has proven to be a more interesting and engaging way to teach STEM to young people. The coming decade will be defined by the largest workforce transition in the history of mankind. Millions of jobs will be lost to technology, while new jobs will be created. Robotics and artificial intelligence will be the driving force behind future technology that will drive new jobs. Through our weekend robotics program for Kids and other in-house and onsite programs, we are building the next generation of innovators through Robotics, Drone Technology and Artificial Intelligence Programs. <p></p>Coworking <br> We offer subscription-based co-work spaces and shared offices with world class amenities. We offer a range of affordable co-work spaces to cater to the needs of up-and-coming entrepreneurs, existing startups and individuals who seek a more convenient set up structure for their business.
Civic Innovation Lab
At Civic Innovation Lab, we are at the front line of supporting indigenous start-ups through technical and business solutions. We empower entrepreneurs to do more good by creating successful enterprises. <p></p>Our system puts in place a number of trainings and programs where innovators and entrepreneurs within/ outside of our community get access to our mentorship and engagements programs. <p></p> <mark>Our focus this year is providing women entrepreneurs with tools, finance and information to ACCESS MARKETS. </mark> <p></p> We Empower Enterprenuers And Inspire Innovators <p></p> We empower entrepreneurs to do more good by creating successful enterprises. Our system puts in place a number of trainings and programs where innovators and entrepreneurs within/ outside of our community get access to our mentorship and engagements programs. <p></p> Our role as an impact driven hub is to act as an intermediary, initiating conversation between the government and the start-up/tech ecosystem. The aim of this interaction is to enable government crowd source indigenous solutions among Nigerian start-ups. There exists a huge gulf between the start-up space and the affairs of government in Nigeria. We know that government support for start-ups and tech innovations is the fastest, easiest and most economical route to solving the challenges peculiar to our nation. <p></p> Pitch Sessions <br> In our bid to create the perfect ambience of entrepreneurial support to our local community of social entrepreneurs, the creative in our space decided to design a bridge that connects investors to start-ups <p></p> Government Support <br> <mark>One of our primary roles is the establishment of a Government-start-up relationship. This relationship focuses on getting the Government to look at indigenous SMEs for execution of operations</mark> <p></p>Building Communities <br> Our foremost goal is community and this is what we have at Civic Innovation Lab. We have a rich tightly bonded community of diversified personalities. All coming from different places, races and colors having different strengths and skills, in this diversity lies our strength. <p></p> Dev Talks <br> <mark>DevTalks is a that provides a platform to dialogue and engage civil society on issues that affect their well-being. The aim is to articulate social problems and spark innovative ideas to tackle them. The program brings all relevant stakeholders and industry influencers to the table to discuss topics that affects civil society.</mark>
Ghana Tech Lab
We are taking simple ideas and turning them into big startups. Our goal is to become the platform for digital innovations in Africa and beyond. Our unique programs and curriculum are designed to make your idea a product/solution that addresses a situation in the society. We inspire innovation, creativity and ideation. We inspire exceptional stories. <p></p> We are committed to equipping individuals and organisations with the necessary skills they require to increase their productivity. Our skills training sessions are based on well developed curriculums. We are not just about talking, we are about doing.<mark> Our programs take you through the fundamentals that you need to become a successful startup. From technical incubation to entrepreneurship programs, we are expanding knowledge and creating new startups.</mark> <p></p> Base Program <br> The base program is our flagship program, which prepares individuals to think and create new innovations. Trainees are enrolled in the base program, which includes one month of training and two months of intensive incubation. Our model is different because it is adopts a bottom approach to innovation.The one-month training phase focuses on equipping individuals with digital skills. In implementing the base program, we connect and work with the grassroots and ecosystem partners. <p></p>Training Program <br> Our three-months base program begins with an intensive digital skills training program. Trainees are equipped with the top-notch skills that prepare them to develop their ideas. <p></p>Incubation<br> <mark>After the one-month training program, some trainees are selected to enter our flagship incubation program, which combines technical skills with business skills training. At this stage trainees build companies with proven business models.</mark> <p></p>Seed Funding <br> During and post-incubation, startups are formed. These startups are given grants to build their ideas into world class startups. Our startups are focused on solving the problems of the society. <p></p>Internship <br> Applicants are also put on internship programs with our various partners to help hone their skills. The skills our students learn from us are put to good use during their internship periods when these skills are challenged as on the job market.
MEST
MEST is an Africa-wide technology entrepreneur training program, internal seed fund, and network of hubs offering incubation for technology startups in Africa. <p></p> For young aspiring and established African entrepreneurs, MEST Africa provides the skills, mindset, and experiences to build a globally successful tech company. Beyond tech and entrepreneurial skills training, MEST Africa provides a real-world advantage to entrepreneurs through funding, business incubation, and access to a global tech network. <p></p> <mark>We provide skills in Tech Entrepreneurship. <br> Prepare yourself for the rigors of entrepreneurship with our fully sponsored, graduate-level program in Software Development and Business.</mark> <p></p> We support early-stage startups to take off. <br> Get the opportunity to launch your technology business with seed funding between $50k-$250k, incubation, and access to a global tech community. <p></p> We bring the tech & startup community together. <br> Our Hubs provide startups with business support & networking across the startup lifecycle and also serve as ecosystem centers for the tech community.
Tentmaker Hub
Tentmaker Ghana is an entrepreneurial and industry incubator business that turns ideas into economic viable ventures and build businesses for the global market whiles raising entrepreneurs. <p></p>We provide business friendly co-working offices with internet access, in-house catering, and many more on a pay as you go basis.<p></p><mark>We provide startups the supporting platform to scale up. Don’t struggle to grow, we got your back in your elevation plan; mentorship, model validation, financial structuring; we hold you to climb.</mark>
Ho Node Hub
Ho Node Hub is an incubator and accelerator that are focused on skill acquisition, job creation and innovation. Their mission is to shape the local tech conversation, support digital innovations by equipping the youth with the right skill set and attitude for Africa’s digital economy, they get most of their funding from Africa. <p></p> <mark>We provide all the ingredients young innovators need to build successful ventures and be ready for the future of work: digital skills, entrepreneurship programs, funding, affordable working space, and an inclusive community. </mark>
The Enterprise Village
The Enterprise Village Hub (EV) is committed to identifying, training, connecting, funding early and growth-stage entrepreneurs while developing thriving talent for entrepreneurs and businesses. Designed to uplift innovation and facilitate entrepreneurial processes. We offer a curated array of co-working, office, and meeting space at an affordable price. <p></p> We are a community of makers and doers for the common cause of innovation, creativity, collaboration, and change. Our world is composed of entrepreneurs, creatives, innovators, thinkers, and changemakers. We’re all in this together and growing as a united global village. We would love to have you in our virtual community where we share, network and help each other grow. <p></p> Our Mission <br> To provide business development services, co-working space and accelerator programs to the startup community in Ghana <p></p>Our Vision <br> To provide managerial, technical and financial support as a turn-key solution to improve the success rate of young businesses.
iSpace
iSpace Foundation is an Innovation and Technology hub in Accra, Ghana founded in February 2013. iSpace is known to offer a conducive environment for growth in the Startup Ecosystem by providing a working space, Training and Mentoring, access to Funding and other facilities for Entrepreneurs and Start-ups to launch and manage their business ideas. <p></p> Our diverse community showcases inclusion in the Startup Ecosystem, we welcome talent, ideas and also champion the use of Business and Technology for Social Impact. <p></p> Key Support Areas <p></p> Access to Funding <br> <mark>Leading and guiding startups to understand different funding options and introducing them to relevant investors.</mark> <p></p> Business Support Program <br> Designing and providing capacity building and leadership programs for members and the startup community from experienced facilitators, mentors, and experts. <p></p> Network <br> Linking stakeholders, startups, partners, mentors & investors sharing the same vision in the ecosystem across local and global communities. <p></p> Exposure <br> <mark>Assisting startups to define their business ideas to suit their business model, fine-tune their pitch through series of internal demo pitching, generate media coverage, and get their business in front of investors who need to know about it.</mark>
Adei Technology Hub
Located in Ivory Coast, right in the center of Abidjan, Adei Technology Hub is a development and innovation center for entrepreneurs and technology developers to learn, grow, connect and innovate. <p></p> Since 2018, we have been developing a pool of talent capable of taking advantage of the global digital economy, through access to international expertise and cutting-edge technologies. <p></p><mark>Develop top talent, with a focus on women, basic training for the community and advanced training for professionals.</mark> <p></p> Adei Institute of Technology programs are exclusively offered in Côte d'Ivoire at the Adei Technology Hub. These cutting-edge entrepreneurship programs and digital skills training offer unparalleled expertise in our emerging African market .
Sèmè City
Sèmè City is a space where all resources are brought together so that together entrepreneurs, researchers, students and professionals rethink the Africa of tomorrow. The economic, social and cultural challenges of the African continent require us to innovate beyond existing frameworks. Benin hopes to develop a unique venue that will train a new generation of talent, equip them for the future and foster an inclusive and sustainable growth model based on “Made in Africa” innovation. <p></p> Training<br> Innovative training programs; skill acquisition in line with the changing needs of the Beninese and sub-regional economy. <p></p> <mark>Entrepreneurship<br> Programs to strengthen the capacities of Beninese entrepreneurs to stimulate the emergence of innovative start-ups and create a real boost to job creation and growth.</mark> <p></p> Research<br> Test sustainable solutions to the major problems of Benin and the subregion.
Btech Space
Btech Space is a coworking space, business incubator and Start-up accelerator. Coworking, shared workspace, incubator and business services <p></p> Incubator<br> Need help organizing your ideas and making your dream come true? Take advantage of a rich and varied accompaniment. to grow your projects <p></p> FabLab<br> Learn to how to strengthen your business, secure your development and move quickly to the industrialization and commercialization stages <p></p> <mark>Accelerator<br> Structure your growth strengthen your strategic analysis, strengthen your expertise on the subjects marketing, sales, finance and fundraising at; the international</mark>
Expresso Innovation Hub
For Expresso Senegal, being the telecommunications operator for a changing world means putting innovation at the heart of our strategic challenges to be as close as possible to our customers' expectations. <p></p> Our Open Innovation Scale-up For Impact 2020 – 2023 strategy revolves around a set of entrepreneurship, incubation and acceleration programs. <p></p> <mark>Our ambition is to support the national dynamic of innovation, to develop our ecosystem by encouraging innovation with impact, to put technological innovations at the service of our customers and to set up new business models with our partners.</mark> <p></p> High-level sessions on innovation. 72 hours to bring together: ecosystem players and startups. Meetings with investors, entrepreneurs and incubators. An opportunity to boost your network and your development opportunities.
iLab
iLab Liberia is a non-profit local tech hub that provides access to information, open and geospatial data, research, web technologies and expert ICT assistance through a community of volunteers leveraging technology for the good of Liberia. Founded in 2011, we develop local solutions through global standards while serving partners ranging from government, private sector & development actors. <p></p> iLab supports development actors, Civil Society Organizations and local businesses by integrating tech to enhance their services; works closely with the Governments on technology initiatives that promote access to information, peace and security, elections, Health emergencies, Open governance, climate change, research, data collection, while developing platforms and systems for anti-corruption, accountability and the rule of law. <p></p> Since opening our doors in 2011, <mark>iLab have offered over 300 trainings and public events for more than 3,500 Liberians ranging from web and mobile development, open data and visualization, data collection and analysis, geospatial and participatory mapping, entrepreneurship, physical computing and networking, coding, leadership among other skills that focus on open source technologies and other relevant solutions.</mark> Through these initiatives, we’ve managed to expand to all 15 counties by building the tech capacity of rural dwellers and continuously seek employment opportunities for them. <p></p> iLab also customizes technologies for projects across West Africa, including mobile data collection & analysis platforms, online reporting platforms for citizen engagement & good governance initiatives, geospatial mapping, web and mobile solutions. iLab has overseen the customization & implementation of surveys to more than 30,000 respondents in urban and rural settings, trained dozens of enumerators, and assisted data analysts – for governments and nonprofits – in how to best utilize the results. <p></p> In collaboration with our long-time partner Accountability Lab Liberia, iLab co-manages iCampus – a shared innovation and community space for organizations, start-ups and government agencies working at the intersection of technology, accountability and social change in Liberia. iCampus acts as a physical and virtual space for ICT and governance training and meetups; a cross-sectoral networking and innovation space; and a focal point for elections and open governance work.
Sensi
Sensi is building a technology innovation community in Sierra Leone that will contribute to local social and economic development through skills development, professional networking and technological innovation, to unleash the untapped potential of young people interested in seeking to succeed while making a difference through their careers <p></p> TRAINING <br> We train new businesses the fundamentals for successful management including developing a business plan.<p></p> INCUBATION <br> Startups receive investment capital and can be based at Sensi throughout the period of early stage in business<p></p> ACCELERATION <br> Advanced coaching, access to mentors and partners, and flexible support based on individual needs <p></p> Our digital literacy initiative looks to <mark>up-skill of young people’s in ICT skills and competency to meet current ICT demands in West Africa and globally. The programme offers beginner, intermediate and advanced ICT training and master classes to fill the gap in digital literacy in Sierra Leone.</mark> <p></p> We provide key training to young people in the following areas: Word Processing, Computer Essential, online essential, Presentation, using database, Spreadsheets, SPSS, and GIS etc. We believe empowerment is a key factor in determining the success of development. <p></p> An inclusive ecosystem allows for the fast development and flow of authentically diverse talent, information and resources so that entrepreneurs can quickly find what they require at each stage of growth. As a result, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Ecosystem building is the leading model for modernized economic development and the catalyst for net new venture, job and wealth creation. <p></p> Sensi Tech Hub is cognizant of the importance of inclusive ecosystem building in the tech, entrepreneurial, innovation and investment space. Furthermore, the central role of its people, the culture of trust and collaboration which allows for successful interaction, partnership and growth. As a result Sensi Tech Hub proactively <mark>work to build the entrepreneurial, innovation and tech ecosystem in Sierra Leone through forging partnerships with government ministries, educational institutions, the private sector, development agencies, entrepreneurs and other ecosystem building actors. </mark>
Co-Creation Hub
CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. <mark>The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.</mark>
SnapiLABS
SnapiLABs is a Technology Innovation lab where ideas, codes, frameworks, plugins and passion are mixed to render services and build platforms that solves real life problems. <p></p> The Hub is a community-driven coworking and co-launch space located in Port Harcourt, Niger Delta. <mark>Dedicated to tech and digital entrepreneurs, digital nomads, bloggers, digital marketers, digi-hippies, digital hustlers, designers, coders and all the free-minded people.</mark>
720Degree Hub
We are a community of innovators, educators, entrepreneurs, creative and industry leading professionals, developers, investors, tech influencers working to create sustainable impacts that reach millions of people. We provide platform to connect, ideate and collaborate, giving birth to successful innovations. <p></p> At 720Degree Hub, <mark>we create outstanding opportunities for economic prosperity through innovations and entrepreneurship by leveraging on technology.</mark>
Blue Sapphire Hub
Blue Sapphire Hub is the first-female owned innovation center in Northern Nigeria. We started operations since 2014. We are focused on developing sustainable solutions and building entrepreneurial communities for scalable impact. Our budding community is made up of innovators, entrepreneurs, freelancers and dare dreamers who leverage the power of tech and innovation to identify and solve the most pressing societal challenges. <p></p> <mark>Innovation and Technology are at the heart of the work we do, we believe in breaking barriers, disrupting and challenging stereotypes in order to create positive change.</mark> We provide a launchpad for Innovators and support young entrepreneurs to thrive. We provide Incubation programs, Capacity building services, Consultancy and Product Development for startups, government organizations, NGOs and companies respectively
Start Innovation Hub
Start Innovation Hub is an ICT firm with an innovation lab in Uyo, Nigeria. We serve as an opportunity centre for technical talents and local businesses to leverage technology and start up faster. <p></p> <mark>We provide an all-in-one open space and business centre facilities for talents and entrepreneurs, to take advantage of Nigeria’s strength and capitalize on opportunities in the global economy.</mark> <p></p> We aim at stimulating economic growth in the technology community by providing key ingredients like seed funding and mentorship to early-stage entrepreneurs. We also provide other services centered around networking opportunities, peer review, pitch development, product testing and introduction to investors.
Root Hub
Root Hub is where change goes to work. A Coworking space that is Part innovation lab, part business incubator, and part community center. <p></p> A business incubator, accelerator and community center, the RootHub facilitates the expansion and growth of ideas into small and medium scale businesses. <p></p> Coworking Space<br> Choose from a variety of workspace options designed for you <p></p> Idea Lab<br> <mark>We incubate, accelerate and support ideas to increase the number of self-sufficient businesses, tackling complex issues and change.</mark> <p></p> Trainings<br> We are on a mission to close the digital skills gap through trainings and capacity development <p></p> Community<br> A thriving network of like minds connected with opportunities to enable collaboration.
Stonebricks Hub
The Stonebricks Hub was primarily conceived by two young successful entrepreneurs with a combined work experience of over 30 years in various sectors ranging from infrastructure advisory to engineering & construction. Our network of professionals and experts in different fields are an integral part of the support system StoneBricks offers startups and early-stage entrepreneurs. <p></p> <mark>We provide a complete ecosystem that turn ideas to business solutions and eventually to markets. We work with tech-founders, innovators, creative minds, influencers and incubates within the StoneBricks academy to launch initiatives that contribute to the global economic growth.</mark>
Aiivon Innovation hub
Aiivon innovation hub is a social, digital and creative community strategically located at Abuja’s commercial nerve center. The hub gives valid expression to our desire to support tech development in West Africa as it is home to over 60 start-ups to whom <mark>we provide fully serviced offices and co-working spaces, capacity building programs, incubation, business development support, mentorship, access to funds and market penetration for increased traction and revenue among other things.</mark> <p></p> We are a community of motivated individuals, focused on developing solutions to local challenges by utilizing innovation from our inventive workspaces and inspiring creativity, advancing effectiveness and encouraging coordinated efforts among members. <p></p> Through our partnership with The British Council, NITDA and other reputable organizations, we are directly influencing the lives of many Nigerians who are aspiring to become successful entrepreneurs especially in the creative and information technology industries.
Abia Tech Hub
We are a team of creative tech innovators, equipped with a highly developed skill set and experiences not only in information technology, but also in business processes across a range of industries and sectors. <p></p> The need for a digital skill in our era cannot be overemphasized. <p></p> <mark>Digital skills gives people a chance to explore a wide range of careers, prepare themselves for future opportunities and enable them contribute to their communities.</mark> <p></p> ATH Academy is a gaining ground committed to impacting knowledge and building people and communities with these skills.
Innovation Growth Hub
IGHub is a Creative, Tech, and Business Incubation Hub that works with startups at various stages of maturity by providing Space, Mentorship, Internet, Power, Training, Business Support services, Warm Community and Network for entrepreneurs. <p></p> <mark>We encourage collaboration, nurture and help turn their ideas to products. Our aim is to stimulate economic growth in our community through technology solutions by providing support like business resources, seed funding, mentoring, training and access to business expertise.</mark> <p></p> We are always looking for new talent to train them and join us in providing these solutions.